Master in Information Security
The Master in Information Security program aims to prepare learners to be professionals that are knowledgeable in designing, implementing, assessing, and managing the security of IT systems through sufficient coverage of both theory and application in the different domains of information security.
Admission Requirements
The program accepts applicants who have a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or ITE allied fields and one year of IT-related work experience or two years relevant work experience. Other Bachelor’s degrees may be considered on a case-to-case basis.
- Applicants may be required to take remedial courses depending on their degree or courses they have taken up during their Bachelor’s degree.
- Since the program will be administered in English, students will be expected to demonstrate a strong grasp of the language. Applicants may be required to submit their TOEFL results.
Note: Applications are accepted exclusively for Term 1 admissions.
Degree Requirements
The Master in Information Security degree is awarded upon fulfillment of the following requirements:
- completion of all academic courses
- pass the oral comprehensive examination
- completion of two (2) major integrative projects
- successful defense of the capstone project
- fulfillment of residency and other University requirements
Academic Program Components
Foundation Courses (8 units)
- IT Foundations (Networks, Database, System Administration)
- Introduction to Information Security
- Technical Writing for IT
Secure Provisioning and Operation (8 units)
- Application and Data Security
- Network Security
- IT Security Project 1
Threat Defense and Analysis (6 units)
- Vulnerability Assessment and Management
- Cybersecurity Operations
Security Management (8 units)
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- System Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
- IT Security Project 2